Collecting Signatures
3 min
The Signature control in VLX allows you to easily capture digital signatures during inspections—perfect for confirming acknowledgment, verifying responsibility, or validating work. It’s simple to use, but powerful in the data it collects.
How It Works
When an inspector or responsible party signs the field:
- Their name,
- Date and time, and
- Geolocation (if enabled) are all automatically captured alongside the signature.
This makes the signature field a complete and tamper-evident validation block—you don’t need to ask for a separate name or date field beforehand. The metadata is embedded and shown directly below the signed area.
Adding a Signature Field to a Template
- In the Template Builder, go to Input Controls.
- Drag and drop the Signature control into the section you want it.
- Customize the label and optional placeholder text.
- Enable the “Required” toggle if the field must be signed before submission.
How It Appears in an Inspection
When completing an inspection:
- The user can sign directly using a mouse, finger (on touch devices), or stylus.
- The system will show the signer’s metadata below the signature.
- If needed, users can click “Reset” to clear and re-sign.
This ensures accountability is built directly into the flow of your inspection—without extra steps.